在文章《How training your diaphragm can help you to run longer and faster》中,職業跑者兼教練 Neely Spence Gracey 對為什麼跑步的時候,要有節奏的呼吸有一段說明:
Being aware of your breathing builds efficiency, a steadier pace and a calmer mind, even during high-pressure races, says pro runner and coach Neely Spence Gracey. If you focus on solid breathing,‘you’ll be able to push through fatigue and maintain form’, she says. 職業跑者兼教練 Neely Spence Gracey 說,即使在高壓比賽中,注意你的呼吸也能提高效率、更穩定的步伐和更冷靜的頭腦。如果你專注於穩定的呼吸,“你將能夠克服疲勞並保持狀態”,她說。
Match your breathing to your steps. "Breathe in for two steps, breathe out for two steps," she said. Neely suggests that if you're running slower, try breathing in for three steps, out for three; or even four and four. Find the pace and counts that work for you, and keep it consistent.